Technical Business Analyst I

About The Role

We are seeking a high-potential Technical Business Analyst based in Hyderabad who is passionate about technology and excited to work at the intersection of business needs and IT delivery. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering impactful solutions within our Life & Health reinsurance business. This is not your average BA role — you’ll be deeply involved in process improvements, data analytics, quality assurance, and driving forward automation and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document detailed business and system requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear and concise technical specifications.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews to validate solution design and requirements.
• Support data dictionary and metadata governance processes for analytical and operational datasets.
• Work closely with developers, architects, and data engineers to align delivery with business expectations.
• Define test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and detailed test cases in coordination with business and technical teams.
• Perform hands-on functional, regression, and data testing of new features and data pipelines.
• Coordinate UAT activities and obtain business sign-offs.
• Investigate defects and data inconsistencies, working closely with dev teams for resolution.
• Help shape and enforce automated testing practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Software Quality Assurance Analyst, preferably in insurance/reinsurance or financial services. (Experience not required for freshers)
• Working knowledge of SQL, data validation, and working with structured datasets (e.g., actuarial or treaty data).
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, Postman, or automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, PyTest) is a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding in requirements gathering, test planning, test execution, and defect management. (not required for freshers)
• Experience with reinsurance or insurance operations is highly desirable. (not required for freshers)
  
  

Key Traits

• Tech-forward mindset: Curious, adaptable, and enthusiastic about learning and leveraging new tools.
• Detail-oriented: Thorough in requirements and testing to ensure accurate, high-quality delivery.
• Communicative: Comfortable bridging business and technical stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Proactive problem solver: Capable of independently investigating issues and proposing solutions.
• Collaborative team player: Values feedback, continuous improvement, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Global mindset: Appreciates being part of a diverse team from around the world.
  
  

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing Hyderabad-based team supporting global reinsurance initiatives.
• Work with one of the world's leading reinsurance firms, deeply involved in shaping the future of Life & Health products.
• Join a collaborative, innovation-driven IT team that values experimentation, quality, and continuous learning.
• Gain exposure to both legacy systems and modern cloud-native architectures.
• Develop professionally through internal training, mentorship, and challenging project work.
  
  

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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